Daddy won't be home again for Christmas And I just hope that this little check will fit Daddy won't be home again for Christmas But maybe this will serve to let you know I don't forget The Christmas tree where I'll be won't be lighted But the rain and cold will let me know December's here Forgive me for the letters I don't answer But I keep thinking I'll be home again each year Daddy won't be home again for Christmas And I just hope that this little check will fit Daddy won't be home again for Christmas But maybe this will serve to let you know I don't forget I know Santa Claus won't bring you all the things you need But maybe he'll be kinder if he knows That I won't be home this year to play the famous roll And besides I'm much to thin to wear his cloths Daddy won't be home again for Christmas And I just hope that this little check will fit Daddy won't be home again for Christmas But maybe this will serve to let you know I don't forget